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Attempted robber jailed for nearly four years
Jonathan Dewhurst, aged 37, of Llanthewy Road, Newport, was jailed after an attempted robbery in Chepstow. The defendant was sentenced at Newport Crown Court after pleading guilty to two counts of assault by beating and one count of attempted robbery
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Health Minister opens new dementia Centre of Excellence in Torfaen
A NEW centre supporting people with dementia in Torfaen has been officially opened. The new Dementia Centre for Excellence at Age Connects Torfaen's Widdershins Centre in East Avenue, Griffithstown was opened by health and social services minister
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Review: Carmen, by the Welsh National Opera at the Wales Millennium Centre
IT IS quite an achievement making me long for the interval during the first half of a Bizet’s Carmen. Unfortunately, the second half was even more dreary. Director Jo Davies has been bitten by the #MeToo bug (according to yawn-inducing programme
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Ambitious treatment target could transform services for eating disorder patients - but they must be properly funded
HUGE improvements for eating disorder patients could be possible in Wales through an ambitious four-week waiting time target for treatment across child and adult services, says a charity. The proposal from the Welsh Government has been welcomed
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'Parliament should be taking the lead in dignity and respect'
Here's the latest Argus column from Newport West MP Ruth Jones: THE unanimous decision of the Supreme Court on Tuesday, September 24, was very clear – the prime minister’s suspension of Parliament was unlawful. He misled the Queen, he misled
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Inspirational work of volunteers in Newport celebrated at awards ceremony
THE EFFORTS of volunteers from across Newport were recognised at the annual Gwent Association of Voluntary Organisations (GAVO) awards ceremony. In a night of celebration at the Coldra Court Hotel on Wednesday, the work of community groups throughout
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Police investigate sexual assault of woman running in Newport
POLICE are investigating a report of a sexual assault on a woman who was running along Usk Way in Newport, last night. The incident happened at around 6.30pm, close to the footpath near Discount Tyres. The woman was approached from behind by
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Newport County send out another warning to League Two rivals
MANAGER Michael Flynn says he wants Newport County AFC to keep going under the radar this season, but results and performances like Saturday’s 2-0 win at Swindon Town are making that pretty difficult. It was always unlikely that County could retain
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Wales earned right to celebrate by downing Australia, says boss Warren Gatland
WALES boss Warren Gatland hailed his players' composure and fitness after they moved towards the World Cup quarter-finals with a memorable victory over Australia. The Pool D showdown did not disappoint as Wales cruised into a 26-8 lead before Australia
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Mobile phones and social media negatively affecting our communication, charity says
MOBILE phones and social media are negatively affecting our powers of description, says sight loss charity Guide Dogs. And the charity is calling on the people of Newport - identified as one of the 10 locations in the UK most in need of new volunteers
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FIVE OF THE BEST: The best cake shops in Gwent, as picked by you
WITH the Great British Bake-Off back on our screens,what better time to ask where the best places to indulge in a slice of cake are in Gwent. We put it to you to vote for your favourite and here are the five with the most votes: Molly’s Cupcakery
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Your pictures of the week
THE South Wales Argus Camera Club is a group for photographers of all abilities, covering a range of subjects throughout Gwent. With more than 3,100 members the group is going strong. Here is a taster of some the incredibly talented photographers
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Teacher's new venture causing a buzz in Torfaen
A GWENT supply teacher has been buzzing after being allowed to keep a set of beehives in a secluded area of a Torfaen business park. Steffan ap Breian, from Pontypool, keeps a group of nine beehives in a naturally overgrown, nectar full area of
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SHOP LOCAL: The intimate village cafe bringing the community together
A QUAINT and intimate village café in Rhiwderin has become a staple of the community, combining organic food with an inviting and friendly atmosphere. The Sorting Rooms – once a Post Office – was bought by Sian Lovell last May after it had established
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Nigel Farage knife comment in Newport 'not a criminal offence' - police
A COMMENT made by Nigel Farage at the Brexit Party conference in Newport last weekend did not amount to a criminal offence, Gwent Police have concluded. The force was investigating Mr Farage's comment that when Brexit has happened "we will take
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Cwmbran graduate joins accountancy firm
South Wales accountancy practice BPU Accountants has taken on a new intake of graduates, one of whom hails from Cwmbran. BPU is a great example of a Welsh company investing in its graduates with a realistic opportunity of progression within the
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Accountancy firm wins top award for services to clients
A Cwmbran accountancy firm has clinched a top award at the Accounting Excellence Awards. Green & Co Accountants won the UK Client Service Award at the Accounting Excellence Awards, held in London. This is not the first time the practice has been
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Tiny Rebel to take giant steps towards securing 24-hour Gwent cycling team challenge trophy
A crack team from champion UK brewers Tiny Rebel are preparing to get on their bikes and complete a gruelling 24-hour, non-stop charity cycling event in Newport. Newport’s Tiny Rebel riders will compete in the Cyclone 24 event at the city’s Geraint
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Wales 29 Australia 25: Gatland's men win World Cup thriller
WALES withstood an Australia fightback in Tokyo to record a vital win in a World Cup thriller. Warren Gatland’s men stormed into a 23-8 lead at half-time thanks to tries by Hadleigh Parkes and Gareth Davies but had to dig deep to beat the Wallabies
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Weather and flood warnings in place for Gwent as the rain set to keep falling
UPDATED 4.50pm: Natural Resources Wales (NRW) is urging people all over Wales to be vigilant while heavy rain and high tides over the next two days will continue to pose a risk of inland and coastal flooding. The wet weather and high tides are
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Come on in, the water's... lovely? When swimmers raced in the River Usk at Newport
AS a sporting spectacle, they were races sufficiently gripping to bring thousands of people to the banks of the River Usk in Newport - but today they are a distant memory confined to the yellowing pages of newspaper archives. The annual Usk Mile
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The talking points from Swindon Town 0 Newport County 2
GOALS from Mark O'Brien and Jamille Matt earned Newport County AFC a 2-0 win at Swindon Town. Here are the talking points... If O’Brien scores, County win That goal against Notts County 2017, the two against Oldham Athletic in April, and now
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The talking points from Munster 39 Dragons 9
THE Dragons started life under Dean Ryan with a heavy loss at Munster. Here are the talking points from the Guinness PRO14 fixture NO OVERNIGHT MIRACLE Few expected the Dragons to get anything from a trip to Munster, apart from Premier Sports
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AS IT HAPPENED: Wales v Australia
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Just Eat pizza deliveryman moonlighted as cannabis farmer
A JUST EAT pizza delivery driver who grew cannabis plants in a “sophisticated drugs factory” was spared immediate prison so that he can continue to care for his seriously ill partner. Because of “strong personal mitigation”, Laszlo Jerga, aged
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Exhibition celebrates the wonder of woods
LAST year, to coincide with the Wye River Festival’s theme of Woods and Trees, Monmouth Museum hosted a small taster exhibition of the work made by a group of artists, The Arborealists, that featured some studies and preliminary works that they had
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Police recover nearly £400,000 in criminal cash and assets
GWENT POLICE recovered hundreds of thousands of pounds in criminal cash and assets last year, new figures reveal. They collected proceeds of crime worth £382,000 in 2018-19, according to the latest Home Office data, which includes dirty money,
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Can you give Lucky the home he needs?
GWENT Cats Protection are appealing for an experienced, patient owner to come forward and offer a loving, forever home for Lucky. This gorgeous boy is very friendly but he is timid and will take a long time to settle and get used to his new owner
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Two Newport businessmen team up to keep one of Newport's oldest transport cafes open
ONE of Newport's oldest transport cafes, trading for 45 years, hosted a grand re-opening after two city businessmen saved it from closing permanently. Karl O'Dare and Darra O'Flaherty stepped in to buy the Rest Bite Cafe earlier this month. Newport's